Kyle Johnson

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values. Gordon Parks directed, wrote, produced and composed the music score for the film, which is based on his autobiographical novel. (imdb)

A rape case opens racial divisions in a small town. A black sheriff and his white deputy investigate allegations that a wealthy white businessman raped a black college student. (imdb)

An African-American educator sets out to find a young man who has fallen to the wrong side of the law before the police catch up with him in this crime drama. Billy and Frank are a pair of teenage shoplifters working Brother John, a fence working with an army of small-time thieves in the Los Angeles area. Billy and Frank are trying to steal some tape recorders from an audio shop when they're caught by the owner, who has a gun. (fandango.com)

Raised from birth to the ministry by his strong black mother, Harvey doubts the authenticity of his vocation and considers becoming a jazz musician. Although he is taunted for his devotion to his mother by his fiancée, Helen, the young black is strongly supported by his sister Bucky. Following Helen's rape by two white men, Harvey has to make a decision.